The Kidneys Help Maintain Homeostasis with Respect to Blood PH

question 86

Multiple Choice

The kidneys help maintain homeostasis with respect to blood pH by

• A) reabsorbing hydrogen ions and secreting bicarbonate ions.
• B) filtering hydrogen ions.
• C) reabsorbing carbon dioxide.
• D) secreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate ions.
• E) secreting carbon dioxide.

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